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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

Republicans want voters to think Tim Walz lied about his dog. Such claims could cause real damage

Republicans want voters to think Tim Walz lied about his dog. Such claims could cause real damage

Republicans turned Tim Walz’s outing at a dog park nearly three years ago into an attack on the Democratic vice presidential nominee this week, working on an online narrative to paint Walz as a liar.
by The Associated Press

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Two workers killed and a third injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

Two workers killed and a third injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

 Two workers are dead and a third injured after an explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport. The airline says it's working with authorities to investigate what happened. 
by The Associated Press

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What Kentucky can teach Democrats about winning in red districts

What Kentucky can teach Democrats about winning in red districts

To win the White House, the Harris-Walz ticket will need to appeal to voters in purple areas, and maybe even red ones. We asked Democrats who live in those parts of the country what could make that happen.
by Ari Shapiro, Mia Venkat and Kira Wakeam

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RFK may be unable to withdraw his name from ballots in some swing states

RFK may be unable to withdraw his name from ballots in some swing states

In dropping his presidential bid, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he'd seek to remove his name from about 10 battleground state ballots, but an NPR review finds it is likely not possible in certain states.
by Stephen Fowler

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Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, saying a judge’s decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed.
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Trump rebukes Harris and Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members

Trump rebukes Harris and Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members

Former President Donald Trump is tying Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members.
by The Associated Press

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At last week's DNC, even the fashion choices carried political messaging

At last week's DNC, even the fashion choices carried political messaging

As thousands of delegates flocked to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, they sported outfits that symbolized their support for Kamala Harris, with some Midwest-inspired looks.
by Jeongyoon Han and Grace Widyatmadja

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